Project Manager
Resume:
Rebecca Patterson
Herndon, Virginia
*************@*****.***
Summary
A driven project lead professional with an educational background in economics and a professional background in financial planning along with resource deployment. Known for being an exceptional business partner and skilled communicator from working with key executives to help drive results, excelling in fast pace and constantly evolving environment. Brings knowledge on building financial models on budgeting and forecasting and the willingness to endeavor any project.
Education and Certifications
Master of Business Administration Degree Candidate Expected Completion December 2023 University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Science; Economics May 2018
Frostburg State University
Certified Project Manager July 2019
Villanova University
Professional Experience
Verizon Senior Financial Planning Analyst September 2019-Present
Report expense forecast and distribute budget based on previous trends and percentages of revenue the different practices of the business brings in
Review weekly headcount number and collaborate with the business using utilization data combined with current expense numbers to decide if a new headcount is necessary to fulfill the contracts obligations
Distribute monthly reports to the business on third party vendors, headcount, hierarchy and cost center, project transfer, and overtime
Create and edit revenue forecast based off of backlog reports and funnel data as new deals sign and project priority movement within the business
Report and review monthly P&L with CEO for Cloud & IT and Internet of Things Verizon Resource Deployment Analyst June 2018-September 2019
Analyzed and organized weekly reviews regarding capacity management, forecasting, utilization, quotes, and pipelines with managers for teams in the US, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and China for various security industries
Reviewed new headcount requests by ensuring utilization actuals were above 90 percent billable work for consultants, and having at least 36 hours of billable work per week forecasted
Facilitated revenue generation through the transfer of time from non-billable codes to billable ones
Created then provided presentation formats and research on factors of project management
Hosted monthly review sessions for global top engagement customers
Coached project managers on how to report scope and financial information using SAP and ProQuest on weekly Webex conferences to prepare them for top customer review meetings Frostburg State University Program Coordinator August 2017-May 2018
Met with the university directors of both social and cultural disciplines to determine the marketing, logistical, and support needs for upcoming events
Created project plans to assign tasks to team members
Supervised team to ensure tasks were completed
L eadership and Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) along with Google Sheet and Slide
Strong analytical background
Proficient SAP tools
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Outstanding Time Management
Well organized
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